DOL ms walker our Principal requested funds from the school

bored to buy computers for hiring a computer specialist and open a computer center she was basically told to fly a kite.

Period (abbreviation) Proper nouns (person) Commas (appositive, series) Common noun Homophones Parallelism Idioms Ms. Walker, our principal, requested funds from the school

board to buy computers, to hire a computer specialist, and to open a computer center. She was basically told to fly a kite.

DOL-Continued

Parallel structure means using the same pattern of words to show that two or more ideas have the same level of importance. This can happen at the word, phrase, or clause level. The usual way to join parallel structures is with the use of coordinating conjunctions such as "and" or "or."

Example:Not Parallel: Mary likes hiking, swimming, and to

ride a bicycle.

Parallel: Mary likes hiking, swimming, and riding a bicycle.

Idioms

An idiom is a phrase whose meaning cannot be determined by the literal definition of the phrase itself, but refers instead to a figurative meaning that is known only through common use.

Example: Fly a kite, jump in a lake, in the black, etc.

Assignment:

Try to list at least 5 idioms.

Freewrite-5 min.

Would you rather:

Always have to say everything that pops in your head

Or

Never speak again

Vocabulary

Unit 5

Write a sentence for the ones that do not already have one.

Ascertaining

Finding out, figuring out something

The woman ascertained the truth of her child’s lateness.

Meditative

Thoughtful

She had a meditative look on her face.

Rendered

made

Tarnished

Rusty or soiled

After being dishonest, the car dealer had a tarnished reputation.

vigil

lookout

perplex

Confused, uncertain

The map perplexed the woman and she was unsure of which way to go.

aberration

Departing from the usual

sentry

A member of a guard or watch

elude

To avoid or escape

The children eluded the kidnapper.

ethical

pertaining to or dealing with morals or the principles of morality; pertaining to right and wrong in conduct.

If our governor had been more ethical, he would not have been impeached.

Vocabulary Practice-Ex. 1

Vocabulary war sentences:

Write one sentences using 5 of the vocabulary words. It must make sense.

Some points to consider

The story is somewhat confusing due to the passage of time. One thing to remember is that it takes place over a two year span.

When the children first meet Dill, he is 7, Jem is 10 and Scout is almost 6. (6-7)

In the chapters we are in now, it is a year later. All of the children visit and talk to Miss Maudie,

but Scout is the closest to her. Remember Scout is a girl without a mother, she may be reaching out for a mother figure.

Chapter 7-TKAM questions

Jem has been acting odd since he went to get his pants that night. Why?

Who do you think folded and sewed Jem’s pants? What new objects did Scout and Jem find in the

tree? Why do you think Boo Radley might be reaching out

to the children? Why is Jem so upset that the knothole is plugged? Why do you think Jem is crying at the end of this

chapter?

Inferring meaning from the text-Do the following, then discuss worksheet.

A. In chapter seven, what things does Jem seem to value highly? List them in your notebook. Among other things, consider the significance of the last paragraph in this chapter:

“Do you itch, Jem?” I asked as politely as I could. He did not answer. “Come on in, Jem,” I said.

“After while.” He stood there until nightfall, and I waited for him. When we went

in the house I saw he had been crying; his face was dirty in the right places, but I thought it odd that I had not heard him

Activity-2

Objective: Reading to find the main idea. Activity 2 If you were to give one title to the combined

Chapters 4, 5, 6 and 7 based on what seems to be the most important incident in these chapters, what would you entitle it? Think about this and write your answer in your notebook. Defend your choice by citing points from the chapters.

Things to do:

Read Chapter eight for homework.Turn in notebooks before you leave

today. (Only for eighth hour)We will have a story quiz on Thursday.